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CVO Technical => Riding Gear => Topic started by: Buy early on September 30, 2008, 04:04:38 PM
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Getting ready to make a heated clothing purchase and have read most of the threads. Just interested in quickly polling those of you who have used these products for a while.
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The HD version is from Gerbing with an HD logo.
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Thanks dereck, I didn't know that. That's what's so great about this forum. Do you know, are the plugs and accessories compatible as well?
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Thanks dereck, I didn't know that. That's what's so great about this forum. Do you know, are the plugs and accessories compatible as well?
Yes they are the same.. You can usually get 10 or 20 % off on sale days from Harley . I could not find any discounts on Gerbing. Billy
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Getting ready to make a heated clothing purchase and have read most of the threads. Just interested in quickly polling those of you who have used these products for a while.
I just received my Exo Stormrider jacket...
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/heated-vest/exo-storm-rider/
It only has a heated panel across the back/kidneys and warmer pockets. Wore it under a sweatshirt the other night in the low 50's and I was good to go.
Will see how it goes when it gets colder.
Sean
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Getting ready to make a heated clothing purchase and have read most of the threads. Just interested in quickly polling those of you who have used these products for a while.
Been using Gerbing for 3 seasons. The G3 gloves are excellent if you don't have heated grips. I have only used the pants 2 times when it was in the mid 30's, use the liner jacket under leathers with a Under Armor medium or heavy weight top frequently, never uncomfortable since. Excellent service and waranty. I needed a plug and they sent it no charge. Definately recommend getting the BMW sockets and mount them permanently of you are going to use the system more than 2 -3 times a season. Couple of threads to check
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=20705.0
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=post;quote=401433;topic=8252.0;num_replies=69;sesc=e3b42818ad103b370aac192bdea246c0
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Been using Gerbing for 3 seasons. The G3 gloves are excellent if you don't have heated grips. I have only used the pants 2 times when it was in the mid 30's, use the liner jacket under leathers with a Under Armor medium or heavy weight top frequently, never uncomfortable since. Excellent service and waranty. I needed a plug and they sent it no charge. Definately recommend getting the BMW sockets and mount them permanently of you are going to use the system more than 2 -3 times a season. Couple of threads to check
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=20705.0
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=post;quote=401433;topic=8252.0;num_replies=69;sesc=e3b42818ad103b370aac192bdea246c0
As a heads up to any military folks - they (gerbing) offer active duty folks a 15% discount.
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I have to check who made mine(company out Manitoba Canada). I've had their jacket liner for 3 years & man is it toasty. Actually too warm whereby I have to use the thermostat to keep the heat down. Heated collar is great . Very even heat everywhere on the liner. THE MUFFMAN
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Yes they are the same.. You can usually get 10 or 20 % off on sale days from Harley . I could not find any discounts on Gerbing. Billy
One side consideration though. Though the same garments the warranty is different. I think it's 90 days on the electrics from Harley. It's forever on electrical failure from Gerbing.
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Been using Gerbing for 3 seasons. The G3 gloves are excellent if you don't have heated grips. I have only used the pants 2 times when it was in the mid 30's, use the liner jacket under leathers with a Under Armor medium or heavy weight top frequently, never uncomfortable since. Excellent service and waranty. I needed a plug and they sent it no charge. Definately recommend getting the BMW sockets and mount them permanently of you are going to use the system more than 2 -3 times a season. Couple of threads to check
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=20705.0
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=post;quote=401433;topic=8252.0;num_replies=69;sesc=e3b42818ad103b370aac192bdea246c0
The BMW type sockets are very convenient. A company called Powerlet ( www.powerletproducts.com ) makes bracket and socket kits to mount a hard-mount. Have that on both the SEEG and the SERG. The same single socket gets used for heated clothing, battery tender, occasionally for chargers too; just very very convenient and much better than a dangling tender cord.
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One side consideration though. Though the same garments the warranty is different. I think it's 90 days on the electrics from Harley. It's forever on electrical failure from Gerbing.
I believe that Gerbing will warranty the Harley for ever also. that is what I was told 2 yrs ago. But could have changed . Billy
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I doubt I will ever consider buying any heated gear from any manufacturer other than Gerbing. This is due to their customer service, I have had two issues and they jumped through hoops to make sure I was satisfied. I really don't think I've ever dealt with a better customer service department, they are the best. :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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I believe that Gerbing will warranty the Harley for ever also. that is what I was told 2 yrs ago. But could have changed . Billy
Has anyone ever called to verify that? Who's gonna step up to the plate and make a call?
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Has anyone ever called to verify that? Who's gonna step up to the plate and make a call?
This is only anecdotal. Not at all confirmed. But a clerk at the local dealership told me that Harley branded stuff only carried Harley's warranty. Think that was 90 days. Doesn't mean that Gerbing might not offer some service purely for the consumer satisfaction. At least according to the one clerk they're under no obligation to do so though.
I'll call the local shop tomorrow and ask again. See if the same answer is given.
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The BMW type sockets are very convenient. A company called Powerlet ( www.powerletproducts.com ) makes bracket and socket kits to mount a hard-mount. Have that on both the SEEG and the SERG. The same single socket gets used for heated clothing, battery tender, occasionally for chargers too; just very very convenient and much better than a dangling tender cord.
Powerlet makes GREAT heated clothing too. I bought a jacket liner last year and like it a lot. I had a Widder vest, but it was time for a replacment as I had worn the collar thread bare from all my head turns. The only thing I did NOT like about Gerbing/HD was that I found it to be a bit too bulky under my leather jackets. The Powerlet stuff fits snug, but is not restrictive. It also packs up pretty compact for travel.
Mark
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Powerlet makes GREAT heated clothing too.
Mark
Good to know they're an alternative Mark. With the other major player retiring from the field will be good to know there's more competition in the market. Powerlet's plugs, mounts and sockets sure are handy. Nice to know they do other things well also.
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Powerlet makes GREAT heated clothing too...
Mark
Well, I'll be.
http://www.powerletproducts.com/shop-by-product/heated-clothing/HEATCLTHNG
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I have been using the same Harley jacket liner since 2002 without any problems. Just wish that the temp.controller were a little More user friendly. KB
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I bought some last year to ride to New England...Gerbing...look it!
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All right folks here is the official word on Harley's Heated gear (My wife just happens to work at a dealership) One year warranty on the clothing end and lifetime on the electrical components.
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Woodstock HD just started carrying Gerbing . They give 10% off to HOG members. Gerbing has more sizes to chose from and will even custom make clothes for you. We have had ours for 4 years they are great. Billy
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Woodstock HD just started carrying Gerbing . They give 10% off to HOG members. Gerbing has more sizes to chose from and will even custom make clothes for you. We have had ours for 4 years they are great. Billy
Just called them, they have to special order it. The discount is only for local HOG members and that doesn't include special orders. :'(
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Rode in late this am - was low 50's... Having my body warm, kept my hands warm.
Very happy with the Exo2 so far, heats up fast and keeps me toasty. Only had a sweatshirt over it, and a long sleeve T-shirt under it.
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I have Harley gear(Jacket and gloves) This is my third fall winter season with them. They still work great and I have no complaints.
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Woodstock HD just started carrying Gerbing . They give 10% off to HOG members. Gerbing has more sizes to chose from and will even custom make clothes for you. We have had ours for 4 years they are great. Billy
I've ordered mine last week, had to add 2" to the jacket and arm lengths. No problem , no extra charge. Just takes a little longer to get it customized. It added 2 weeks to the delivery time.
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My wife has has the jacket and gloves for a while and i am planning to purchase the vest and gloves soon after the cold weather in MV last month !!
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Gerbings 100%!
Approximately 10 years ago I purchased the H-D heated outer Jacket and thought it was amazing... A friend had purchased a similar jacket from Gerbings... After a little research I discovered that Gerbings actually made the jackets for H-D. I thought great, I have the best heated jacket going and mine has the H-D logo on it! I couldn't have been happier, even though I knew I paid a hefty premium to be wearing that logo.
Well, as it turns out through trial and error of wearing the jacket, I realized once again that not all things are made equal! The "Gerbings" jacket that my friend was sporting had flaps over the outside pockets (obviously to keep the rain out and your belongings in), the connects for the gloves were neatly tucked in their own zippered pockets on the outside of the sleeves where they actually belong, NOT on the inside as in my H-D version where they just dangle about when not in use. However, the real big goof (in my opinion, not necessarily H-D's) was the fact that the Gerbings coat was water resistant!
When I questioned Gerbings about Harley's version appearing to be inferior, they explained that when H-D commissioned them to produce a jacket for Harley the powers at the MoCo instructed them NOT to make their jackets water resistant and leave the flaps off the pockets... Those guys in design at H-D aren't fools! They certainly didn't want to hurt their sales of rain suits.
The Gerbings won't protect you in a heavy down pour, but if you're caught in light rain, they do a great job for a while... With the H-D version, you'll be soaked to the skin very quickly, almost at the first sign of rain.
Two years ago my wife and I both purchased "the real mccoy" - Gerbings outer heated jackets and gloves... We couldn't be happier! I always say, "it's like riding in a hot tub!"
After the snow cleared from southern Ontario (not much, but a little) today I decided to go for a ride in approximately 40 degree weather, and it was fabulous.
My wife and I ride all year long and would never think about it without our Gerbings jackets. Actually, since owning these jackets, we haven't worn a leather jacket and feel so much better for it. These jacket are much lighter in weight and therefore is much less stress on our necks and shoulders. We wear them most of the year with only one short sleeve shirt on, just plug in when it gets cold. In the really hot weather we'll wear a jean jacket or another light one, but most of the time we'll be wearing our Gerbings.
As for durability, my wife when down last year in Vermont, totalled her new '07 Ultra with 12,000 on it, broke her wrist and was bruised up pretty bad. Although she hit the ground pretty hard, her Gerbings jacket not only protected her from serious scrapes and further injury, it didn't have a tear in it and looked no worse for the wear!
The wife picked up a new bike last February, is back riding again with her Gerbings jacket and loving everything about riding again!
Like I mentioned in the beginning - Gerbings 100%!
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My wife has has the jacket and gloves for a while and i am planning to purchase the vest and gloves soon after the cold weather in MV last month !!
You mean that new '09 scooter didn't come fully equiped with the heated clothing? :-\ har! ::) spyder
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I was looking at their (Gerbings) site yesterday and their in moving mode. No production until Nov 3.
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Gerbings 100%!
Approximately 10 years ago I purchased the H-D heated outer Jacket and thought it was amazing... A friend had purchased a similar jacket from Gerbings... After a little research I discovered that Gerbings actually made the jackets for H-D. I thought great, I have the best heated jacket going and mine has the H-D logo on it! I couldn't have been happier, even though I knew I paid a hefty premium to be wearing that logo.
Well, as it turns out through trial and error of wearing the jacket, I realized once again that not all things are made equal! The "Gerbings" jacket that my friend was sporting had flaps over the outside pockets (obviously to keep the rain out and your belongings in), the connects for the gloves were neatly tucked in their own zippered pockets on the outside of the sleeves where they actually belong, NOT on the inside as in my H-D version where they just dangle about when not in use. However, the real big goof (in my opinion, not necessarily H-D's) was the fact that the Gerbings coat was water resistant!
When I questioned Gerbings about Harley's version appearing to be inferior, they explained that when H-D commissioned them to produce a jacket for Harley the powers at the MoCo instructed them NOT to make their jackets water resistant and leave the flaps off the pockets... Those guys in design at H-D aren't fools! They certainly didn't want to hurt their sales of rain suits.
The Gerbings won't protect you in a heavy down pour, but if you're caught in light rain, they do a great job for a while... With the H-D version, you'll be soaked to the skin very quickly, almost at the first sign of rain.
Two years ago my wife and I both purchased "the real mccoy" - Gerbings outer heated jackets and gloves... We couldn't be happier! I always say, "it's like riding in a hot tub!"
After the snow cleared from southern Ontario (not much, but a little) today I decided to go for a ride in approximately 40 degree weather, and it was fabulous.
My wife and I ride all year long and would never think about it without our Gerbings jackets. Actually, since owning these jackets, we haven't worn a leather jacket and feel so much better for it. These jacket are much lighter in weight and therefore is much less stress on our necks and shoulders. We wear them most of the year with only one short sleeve shirt on, just plug in when it gets cold. In the really hot weather we'll wear a jean jacket or another light one, but most of the time we'll be wearing our Gerbings.
As for durability, my wife when down last year in Vermont, totalled her new '07 Ultra with 12,000 on it, broke her wrist and was bruised up pretty bad. Although she hit the ground pretty hard, her Gerbings jacket not only protected her from serious scrapes and further injury, it didn't have a tear in it and looked no worse for the wear!
The wife picked up a new bike last February, is back riding again with her Gerbings jacket and loving everything about riding again!
Like I mentioned in the beginning - Gerbings 100%!
Grizzly, thanks for taking the time for a great write up. living in Upstate NY, heated gear has been contemplated more than once. Again, appreciate the write up. As a side note just curious how you ride year round in Ontario. Do your roads get salted? Sorry for the :jack:
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Purchased a set of Gerbing heated glove liners and have them fitted inside a pair of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/DEERSKIN-MOTORCYCLE-GAUNTLET-LEATHER-GLOVES_W0QQitemZ300267131585QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2994QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 (http://cgi.ebay.com/DEERSKIN-MOTORCYCLE-GAUNTLET-LEATHER-GLOVES_W0QQitemZ300267131585QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2994QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262)
The deerskin gloves with the liners are thinner than either the Gerbing G3's or the HD heated gloves plus the combined price of the liners and gloves was less than either heated pair. I could afford to buy a black and a brown set of gloves and move the liners. Happy with the result.
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Went for a nice ride yesterday. When I left at 7am temp was 26 degrees F. Had my Corbin seat heat on, heated grips(hot for now)& Freedom Heated jacket liner and pant liner. Man was I toasty. I had to set the thermostat on low by noon. The only way to ride when it gets down to those temps. THE MUFFMAN
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Grizzly, thanks for taking the time for a great write up. living in Upstate NY, heated gear has been contemplated more than once. Again, appreciate the write up. As a side note just curious how you ride year round in Ontario. Do your roads get salted? Sorry for the :jack:
Hey There GH,
Hope my write up has helped you make the right decision? You won't be disappointed living in upstate NY!
As for riding year round in Ontario, we live just outside Toronto and there is always nice days in February to ride... We do get some salt, but more sand than salt. Either way, you just have to be prepared to wash & dry your bike real good after every ride and it will never be a problem, at least it hasn't been for us. And let's face it, when you get a nice day to ride in the middle of winter, isn't it worth a little time with a bucket?
The next few days here is expected to be in the high 60's and some of my foolish friends have already put away their bikes until next April! I could never go that long without a ride!
Just in case you're wondering, no - I do not work for Gerbings... I just love their products and they have definitely allowed my wife & I to continue riding all year long in pretty much any weather, as long as the roads are safe for travel.
Go ahead a buy the heated gear, like I mentioned, you won't be dissappointed... Call it an early Christmas present to yourself??? Just a tip, I would look at the fully heated outer jacket rather than the vest or liner. The vest is almost useless as it only heats your core and everyone knows that it's your extremities that get cold first and once that happens you're done. The liner is better, but you still have the weight of your leather jacket and if it rains, your rain jacket as well, which makes for a lot heavier load to carry on your shoulders. The full outer jacket is the most expensive, but well worth the investment.
Good luck, stay warm & ride safe - all year!
Grizzly
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Here's my latest addition...Fleece Lined Jeans...
(http://cdni.llbean.com/is/image/wim/162343_1150_41?wid=330&hei=295)
Toasty!
(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_6v.gif)
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Here's my latest addition...Fleece Lined Jeans...
(http://cdni.llbean.com/is/image/wim/162343_1150_41?wid=330&hei=295)
Toasty!
(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_6v.gif)
wife gave me two pair early birthday/Christmas - agree on the toasty.
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I like those fleece lined jeans too.
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Hey There GH,
Hope my write up has helped you make the right decision? You won't be disappointed living in upstate NY!
As for riding year round in Ontario, we live just outside Toronto and there is always nice days in February to ride... We do get some salt, but more sand than salt. Either way, you just have to be prepared to wash & dry your bike real good after every ride and it will never be a problem, at least it hasn't been for us. And let's face it, when you get a nice day to ride in the middle of winter, isn't it worth a little time with a bucket?
The next few days here is expected to be in the high 60's and some of my foolish friends have already put away their bikes until next April! I could never go that long without a ride!
Just in case you're wondering, no - I do not work for Gerbings... I just love their products and they have definitely allowed my wife & I to continue riding all year long in pretty much any weather, as long as the roads are safe for travel.
Go ahead a buy the heated gear, like I mentioned, you won't be dissappointed... Call it an early Christmas present to yourself??? Just a tip, I would look at the fully heated outer jacket rather than the vest or liner. The vest is almost useless as it only heats your core and everyone knows that it's your extremities that get cold first and once that happens you're done. The liner is better, but you still have the weight of your leather jacket and if it rains, your rain jacket as well, which makes for a lot heavier load to carry on your shoulders. The full outer jacket is the most expensive, but well worth the investment.
Good luck, stay warm & ride safe - all year!
Grizzly
Thanks for your assistance spending more of my $$$ Grizzly :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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Here's my latest addition...Fleece Lined Jeans...
(http://cdni.llbean.com/is/image/wim/162343_1150_41?wid=330&hei=295)
Toasty!
(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_6v.gif)
Been using them for past 3 years. A pair of jeans and a pair of Carhart brown. I actually look forward to cold weather so I can wear them. You won't regret spending $$ for them.
You can find them on sale at Cabela's.
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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who (mail order) offers the best deal on Gerbing Heated Clothing. Also, am i reading correctly? One control box controls Gloves, Jacket liner and Pant liner? Thanks
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who (mail order) offers the best deal on Gerbing Heated Clothing. Also, am i reading correctly? One control box controls Gloves, Jacket liner and Pant liner? Thanks
No deals on Gerbing's. Look out for places that sell used or second items and no return policy on the net.
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No deals on Gerbing's. Look out for places that sell used or second items and no return policy on the net.
or you have friends in the military... 8)
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or you have friends in the military... 8)
or you find a HD Dealership having a great sale. :nixweiss: spyder
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or you have friends in the military... 8)
How are you my friend?
Haven't got the conf. for coins yet but I propose giving Mrs. Cary an honorary membership to the site.
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
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How are you my friend?
Haven't got the conf. for coins yet but I propose giving Mrs. Cary an honorary membership to the site.
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
that's cause you will receive a package deal...all of it at once
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Been using them for past 3 years. A pair of jeans and a pair of Carhart brown. I actually look forward to cold weather so I can wear them. You won't regret spending $$ for them.
You can find them on sale at Cabela's.
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
I just bought a pair at Walmart for $19.50 :2vrolijk_21: I bought them a size bigger so the fit over my regular pants.... Nice and warm, rode into work last week when it was 36F to try them out ;D
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who (mail order) offers the best deal on Gerbing Heated Clothing. Also, am i reading correctly? One control box controls Gloves, Jacket liner and Pant liner? Thanks
Here's a company out of Littleton, CO that offers Gerbing gear for 20% off: http://www.grandprixmotorsports.com/default.asp
Just use the code GERB002 at checkout as the advertisement says. I bought a heated jacket liner, temperature control and splitter cable from them last week, they shipped the same day and I recieved it a few days later. It turned out the jacket liner fit ok, but I wanted a little more stretch room in the arms and they were very easy to deal with on the exchange - all I had to do was ship it back and they are sending a new one to me. It is the only place that I have found that offers discounts on new Gerbing products other than factory blems.
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My wife and I ourchased the jacket liner form harley and the G3 gloves from Gerbing, along with a dual thermostat and couldnt be happier. We dont need them often hee in SOuthern Claifornia but they are very nice and get you on the road a few hours earlier in the morning especailly when heading up into the mountains. We went to Colorado a few summers ago for a Harly rally and were leaving Breackenridge for Steamboat Springs one morning Julie and I both had the gear on and were leading,when I looked back I could see the other members of our gorup hunkered down behind their windshields . When we stopped for coffe they were all frozen but Julie and I had been snug as a bug in a rug. I highly recommend heated gear. My wife has since purchased a set of heated socks and she enjoys them
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Wish I could help ya. Don't have any. Never found a need.
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Yes they are the same.. You can usually get 10 or 20 % off on sale days from Harley . I could not find any discounts on Gerbing. Billy
I bought the harley jacket liner, cost me about $220, Gering was about $196 but there are no dealers around here so I would've had to pay shipping. The liner works great, just make sure it is tight fitting. Also you might want to look ino getting a rheostat for it. Both the Harley and Gering only come with on/off switch and it gets HOT fast when I am going slow/stopped.
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Now youze got me looking at this heated stuff too! I get cold now being on this Coumadin crap. So I just checked Gerbing's site and they show 2 different jacket liners. One's the "Signature Series". The other is the regular one. Both the same price. The Sig Series sounds better. What's the story there? Anything different or a gimmick? :nixweiss:
http://www.gerbing.com/Products/liners.php
Does the pants liner plug into the jacket liner? Doesn't say on the pants liner page. I have a dual temp controller already from the gloves I never used yet. Will that be good for everything? What about a second set for Binx? What do I need to do for temp control then? I have only one connection on the battery right now. :confused5:
After that, I'll have a whole bunch more chit I'll prolly never use! I hope not!!! ::) ;D ;D ;D
Thanks gang! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
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I'm not sure what to get either, Hoist. I'm hearing some say the glove liners are better than the gloves and concensus seems to be that the jacket liner needs to fit tightly for best heating. Are you planning on using the better connectors or just use the battery tender connection to the battery? What's with the blood thinner? :confused5: spyder
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I'm not sure what to get either, Hoist. I'm hearing some say the glove liners are better than the gloves and concensus seems to be that the jacket liner needs to fit tightly for best heating. Are you planning on using the better connectors or just use the battery tender connection to the battery? What's with the blood thinner? :confused5: spyder
Ah, been on that over a year or so when they found poling around a weak heart muscle. This controls it, but that stuff freaks me out a lil! :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
I have a separate connection for heated gear, and another for the battery tender. I already have a dual-temp controller. I think I want to get pants and jacket liners. Not sure what to do with the gloves yet. What kinda gloves do you use with these liners? My winter gloves are fairly snug already. I was hoping they'd take my older G3's that have never been used, and trade me for the newer ones. ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Not sure what to do with the gloves yet. What kinda gloves do you use with these liners? My winter gloves are fairly snug already. I was hoping they'd take my older G3's that have never been used, and trade me for the newer ones. ;)
Hoist! 8)
And what is wrong with your present G3's? :-\ spyder
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And what is wrong with your present G3's? :-\ spyder
They're a touch small, and I can't get the gauntlet over my coat. I heard they had that issue. They were a gift, so I never got to try them on first. I hear they have larger gauntlets on them now. Maybe they'll trade me for mine. I hear they're good like that. I hope so anyway! ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Now youze got me looking at this heated stuff too! I get cold now being on this Coumadin crap. So I just checked Gerbing's site and they show 2 different jacket liners. One's the "Signature Series". The other is the regular one. Both the same price. The Sig Series sounds better. What's the story there? Anything different or a gimmick? :nixweiss:
http://www.gerbing.com/Products/liners.php
Does the pants liner plug into the jacket liner? Doesn't say on the pants liner page. I have a dual temp controller already from the gloves I never used yet. Will that be good for everything? What about a second set for Binx? What do I need to do for temp control then? I have only one connection on the battery right now. :confused5:
After that, I'll have a whole bunch more chit I'll prolly never use! I hope not!!! ::) ;D ;D ;D
Thanks gang! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
Howie,
The sig series looks like a limited promotion to me. Very similar to the regular liner, but you get the hanger and a pouch and an extra outside zippered pocket that you'll probably never use. (how could you possibly choose grey over black?) Anyway, the stuff sure is warm! You will need another controller for the pants liner if you want to run the temp differently from the jacket. The jacket, pants and gloves will pretty much max out your electrical load per connector though and I'd make sure to carry some extra 15A fuses along. I have the Gerbings jacket liner and the G3's and use their dual controller which works out well. The gloves keep my hands warm, but never hot with them set all the way up, but try that with the jacket liner and you'll be visiting the local burn unit. As for the pants liners, just too confining for me. I would much rather prefer some nice lined over-pants that you can slip off easily when you stop for eating breaks, etc. Any way you look at it though, the Gerbings is top notch and really extends the riding season as long as there is none of that frozen crap on the road.
Craig
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They're a touch small, and I can't get the gauntlet over my coat. I heard they had that issue. They were a gift, so I never got to try them on first. I hear they have larger gauntlets on them now. Maybe they'll trade me for mine. I hear they're good like that. I hope so anyway! ;)
Hoist! 8)
I've got the liners on order, will let you know what I think when they arrive... Gotta figure out wiring since I don't have a Gerbings jacket. Heatroller sells a "y" for the gloves/socks that am going to have the wife sew tabs into my jacket to hold in place. I love my Exo2 jacket, the flexibility of the battery hasworked out well, I have been too lazy to wire in the bikes and the battery lasts for a ride in and home from work.
Sean
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Howie,
The sig series looks like a limited promotion to me. Very similar to the regular liner, but you get the hanger and a pouch and an extra outside zippered pocket that you'll probably never use. (how could you possibly choose grey over black?) Anyway, the stuff sure is warm! You will need another controller for the pants liner if you want to run the temp differently from the jacket. The jacket, pants and gloves will pretty much max out your electrical load per connector though and I'd make sure to carry some extra 15A fuses along. I have the Gerbings jacket liner and the G3's and use their dual controller which works out well. The gloves keep my hands warm, but never hot with them set all the way up, but try that with the jacket liner and you'll be visiting the local burn unit. As for the pants liners, just too confining for me. I would much rather prefer some nice lined over-pants that you can slip off easily when you stop for eating breaks, etc. Any way you look at it though, the Gerbings is top notch and really extends the riding season as long as there is none of that frozen crap on the road.
Craig
Thanks for the write up Craig. I think I'll strart with the jacket liner, and see if they'll replace my G3's as well. I'll use my dual temp controller for both to control the temp independently. I'll see where that takes me. :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
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Thanks for the write up Craig. I think I'll strart with the jacket liner, and see if they'll replace my G3's as well. I'll use my dual temp controller for both to control the temp independently. I'll see where that takes me. :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
Hoist. Install the temp. control in your fairing. Makes it easy that way. I guess you'll have to buy a fairing after all. THE MUFFMAN
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Hey Howie, I just bought a set of the classic men's and tried the g-3s I believe the gauntlets on both style gloves are the same.The gauntlets barelyfit over my leather jacket cuffs. The gloves come with the extra fuses and wires. Battery conection and long leads for use w/o jacket. The dual use thermostat works great for controlling jacket and gloves on one circut and socks and pant liners on the other. I'm riding my scoot to work tomorrow, it's forcasted to be in the 30's in the morning. As for heated stuff for Binx, you'll have to have another battery connection and dual controller for her as well. I bought the jacket liner, pants, and socks. I believe there comming out with a insert for your boots instead of the heated socks......................I'll give you a update on the cold ride to work tomorrow...............Fuzz :2vrolijk_21:
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Hey Howie, I just bought a set of the classic men's and tried the g-3s I believe the gauntlets on both style gloves are the same.The gauntlets barelyfit over my leather jacket cuffs. The gloves come with the extra fuses and wires. Battery conection and long leads for use w/o jacket. The dual use thermostat works great for controlling jacket and gloves on one circut and socks and pant liners on the other. I'm riding my scoot to work tomorrow, it's forcasted to be in the 30's in the morning. As for heated stuff for Binx, you'll have to have another battery connection and dual controller for her as well. I bought the jacket liner, pants, and socks. I believe there comming out with a insert for your boots instead of the heated socks......................I'll give you a update on the cold ride to work tomorrow...............Fuzz :2vrolijk_21:
Cool Rich!!! (I mean warm!) ;D
Thanks for the report. Looking forward to the road test. Too bad about the gaunlets. Strange making a winter glove that won't go over a heavy jacket though. WTH were they thinking? :confused5:
I figured I'd need another connection for Binx unless I only go with jacket liners and plug the gloves into them. Then we can use the same dual controller on 1 connector. Already sounds too cumbersome just reading this though! :nixweiss:
Hope they keep ya toasty tomorrow! :2vrolijk_21:
Hoist! 8)
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Well it was'nt as cold as I thought but 41 deg is a good test. I won't print how fast I was going, but lets say it was at Hoist speed on rt 95 , no one on the road and flyin. I felt as warm & comfortable as I would be sitting on the beach
in Jamaica. And scince I've had it off my extremites are still toasty.................... :2vrolijk_21:
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Now youze got me looking at this heated stuff too! I get cold now being on this Coumadin crap. So I just checked Gerbing's site and they show 2 different jacket liners. One's the "Signature Series". The other is the regular one. Both the same price. The Sig Series sounds better. What's the story there? Anything different or a gimmick? :nixweiss:
Hoist! 8)
Howie, the main difference is the "Fleece lined pockets and collar" vs "Silky soft micro denier collar". The Fleece is much more comfortable IMO. :2vrolijk_21:
Fred
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Well it was'nt as cold as I thought but 41 deg is a good test. I won't print how fast I was going, but lets say it was at Hoist speed on rt 95 , no one on the road and flyin. I felt as warm & comfortable as I would be sitting on the beach
in Jamaica. And scince I've had it off my extremites are still toasty.................... :2vrolijk_21:
Howie, the main difference is the "Fleece lined pockets and collar" vs "Silky soft micro denier collar". The Fleece is much more comfortable IMO. :2vrolijk_21:
Fred
Glad it kept ya toasty Rich! :2vrolijk_21:
Time to try a jacket liner first with the gloves I already have (unless they trade mine for new ones). Since Fred recommends it, and since I'm a sucker for Limited Edition crap, I think I'll order the Grey Sig Series one! ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Glad it kept ya toasty Rich! :2vrolijk_21:
Time to try a jacket liner first with the gloves I already have (unless they trade mine for new ones). Since Fred recommends it, and since I'm a sucker for Limited Edition crap, I think I'll order the Grey Sig Series one! ;)
Hoist! 8)
Best of all Sig. series comes with a custom CHROME hanger .. :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21:
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Best of all Sig. series comes with a custom CHROME hanger .. :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21:
So I can hang it from my fairing when not in use? ::) ;D ;D ;D
Hoist! 8)
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So I can hang it from my fairing when not in use? ::) ;D ;D ;D
Hoist! 8)
Most likely, you'll hang your fairing on it (if you had one).. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
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They just moved operations to Tumwater, Wa
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Most likely, you'll hang your fairing on it (if you had one).. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
HeHe!!! :2vrolijk_21:
Limited sizes with the Sig Series. My arm length is just shy in my chest size available in the Sig Series. The regular model has various sleeve lenghts with each chest size. I think the "Limited" stands for limited sizes! ??? ;)
Hoist! 8)
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They just moved operations to Tumwater, Wa
Thanks. Just noticed that on their site too. I'll have to wait til this afternoon to call. ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Will make it a 2 hour ride instead of 3 hours.
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Hmmm... Interesting phone exchange with Gerbing. Not nice people at all. Just wanna quote policy instead of listening to a customer's problem. We'll be happy to transfer you to our supervisor, and after 10 min on hold, went directly to someone's VM, and never returned the call either. Was very turned off by the whole thing. No wonder they're in bed with HD. Same mentality. If something changes by some miracle, I'll update this as necessary. But for now, I'm done with them. Time to look at Tourmaster stuff now. FTG!!! ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Hmmm... Interesting phone exchange with Gerbing. Not nice people at all. Just wanna quote policy instead of listening to a customer's problem. We'll be happy to transfer you to our supervisor, and after 10 min on hold, went directly to someone's VM, and never returned the call either. Was very turned off by the whole thing. No wonder they're in bed with HD. Same mentality. If something changes by some miracle, I'll update this as necessary. But for now, I'm done with them. Time to look at Tourmaster stuff now. FTG!!! ;)
Hoist! 8)
That's unfortunate Howie. Have to wonder if you caught someone on a bad day or if they're move to their new facility has worked to make them too big for their proverbial breeches? Wonder this because it's not the way the company has behaved previously. I and a few others here have had pretty good luck with them getting gloves redone and a few other issues I can remember being recounted.
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That's unfortunate Howie. Have to wonder if you caught someone on a bad day or if they're move to their new facility has worked to make them too big for their proverbial breeches? Wonder this because it's not the way the company has behaved previously. I and a few others here have had pretty good luck with them getting gloves redone and a few other issues I can remember being recounted.
Spoke to one woman, who passed me off to CS, who then said I'd need to speak to a supervisor. She said she'd go over and talk to that person and transfer me to them. 10 min later, VM, and no return call. Welcome to HD customer service all over again! I'd rather freeze my ass off, than do business with people like that! I NEED my HD so I put up with their BS. But I don't need Gerbing at all, and they can kiss my ass!!! And due to their handling of this the way they did, 6700 other CVO riders also now know this. Short-sighted people and the power of the internet can really hurt a business! FTG!!! ;D ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Sorry to hear of your trouble Howie, I've never dealt with them on the phone just in person and they were great to deal with.
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Gerbing has been a great outfit , but as they have grown they are starting to have things made out of contry and it is causing problems. There controllers are now china made and not what they used to be. Some time when you get a chance look into Firstgear , Very high quality and not a bad price . Just a suggestion.
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Spoke to one woman, who passed me off to CS, who then said I'd need to speak to a supervisor. She said she'd go over and talk to that person and transfer me to them. 10 min later, VM, and no return call. Welcome to HD customer service all over again! I'd rather freeze my ass off, than do business with people like that! I NEED my HD so I put up with their BS. But I don't need Gerbing at all, and they can kiss my ass!!! And due to their handling of this the way they did, 6700 other CVO riders also now know this. Short-sighted people and the power of the internet can really hurt a business! FTG!!! ;D ;)
Hoist! 8)
Try freedomheatedclothing.ca. I have the freedom heated liner & am very happy with it.
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I'm kind of surprised that I don't see anyone mentioning TourMaster. Am I missing something? I have their heated jacket and gloves. They work perfectly. The jacket and gloves each come with their own controller (high,medium, low,off) and since I use both together, I only need to use one controller. So I have an extra controller available for the unfortunate circumstance that something does happen to one of them. I've ridden down to 28 degrees so far, and I had to turn the temp down to low. These things heat up pretty much instantaneously...about 30 seconds to full heat. I got the jacket vs the vest so that I can plug from the sleeves directly to the gloves. With the vest, you have to run wires down your sleeves and that seemed like it would be a pain. I don't know how much the Gerbing costs, but I picked up the TourMaster Synergy jacket and gloves for a total of $260. I thought that was a pretty good deal.
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I'm kind of surprised that I don't see anyone mentioning TourMaster. Am I missing something? I have their heated jacket and gloves. They work perfectly. The jacket and gloves each come with their own controller (high,medium, low,off) and since I use both together, I only need to use one controller. So I have an extra controller available for the unfortunate circumstance that something does happen to one of them. I've ridden down to 28 degrees so far, and I had to turn the temp down to low. These things heat up pretty much instantaneously...about 30 seconds to full heat. I got the jacket vs the vest so that I can plug from the sleeves directly to the gloves. With the vest, you have to run wires down your sleeves and that seemed like it would be a pain. I don't know how much the Gerbing costs, but I picked up the TourMaster Synergy jacket and gloves for a total of $260. I thought that was a pretty good deal.
Don't know anyone with the Tourmasters but I read an article about them in one of the bike magazines last year. They tested 3 brands & Tourmaster came out on top for quality in tailoring, heat & price. The Freedom brand that I have wasn't tested. THE MUFFMAN
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What's the best outlet for the Tourmaster gear? :nixweiss: spyder
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I bought mine locally at a leather store where I could go try things on and make sure I was getting the correct size for me. They were able to beat the pricing of anything I found online, so I was happy with that. I'm glad I did it that way, because I found that the gloves are sized extremely small. I normally wear a large or XL in a glove. With the TourMaster Synergy, I ended up going home with XXXL for the gloves, and they are still tighter than any of my other gloves. Any heated gear should fit snugly, but not so much as to restrict your movement.
I was used to wearing layers and fleece sweatshirts under my leather, and sometimes layering the fleece for lower temperatures. Now it's just a thin t-shirt, heated jacket and then the leather. I'm much more comfortable now with the heated jacket. I don't have to bundle up anymore.
Anyway, if my local leather store can do it for $260 for the jacket and gloves combined, I would assume the profit margin is there that you should be able to get another place to do the same. If you happen to be in PA, I could guide you to a place to get them. Other than that, I can't help much.
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Thanks 1abastarsmda. :beerchug: Does the tourmaster gear come with a mfg's. warrenty? :deal2: :nixweiss: spyder
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TOUR MASTER’s 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Tour Master® warrants that the temperature control, heating elements and electrical
connectors of all Synergyâ„¢ heated apparel to be free from material defects in design
and manufacture under normal use for three years from your date of purchase, subject
to the conditions below:
This warranty is provided to the original end user purchasing from an authorized Tour
Master® dealer and is not transferable. Proof of purchase is required.
Tour Master® is not responsible for any failure caused by any third party product or
component, whether authorized or not.
This warranty is void if the product is not used in accordance with the product instruction
manual or if it is damaged as a result of improper installation, misuse, unauthorized
repair, modifications or an accident.
Tour Master® will, at its option, repair or replace products which meet the necessary
warranty criteria.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local authorized Tour Master® dealer.
Tour Master® is not responsible for any vehicle damage or wear and tear caused by the
use of Synergyâ„¢ electrically heated garments and its components.
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I purchased the HD/Gerbing top, pants and gloves at 20% off, the total was enough to qualify me for the pewter gift set. As mentioned, make sure you get the dual control t-stat set up. You get plenty of spare parts such as wires, fuses and the hook up to the battery. I already hooked the extra feed to my Polaris ATV so I can stay toasty when I plow my driveway. It can take me up to 3 hours to get my driveway done. I used the set up a couple of times and again as mentioned it can be a pain to get everything hooked up and nicely tucked in, not the best set up if you are in a hurry. But it is nice not being overdressed and so bulky you can barely move. Now I need to get the foot set up because everything was nice and toasty except the feet. All in all a pretty expensive set up but worth it. I'm putting two 12 volt batteries wired in parallel that fit an old lunch box perfectly so I can use the suit while bowhunting from my ground blind. Can't shoot a bow very well with too many clothes on. I'm sure we can find other uses for the comfort it provides.
Ray G
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Guess, at a minimum, I'm gonna hafta get some heated gloves. My fingers hurt for three hours after I got to work this morning. 21 degrees. Rest of me was fine. Suggestions for just gloves? Can I use my battery tender plug as a power point?
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Guess, at a minimum, I'm gonna hafta get some heated gloves. My fingers hurt for three hours after I got to work this morning. 21 degrees. Rest of me was fine. Suggestions for just gloves? Can I use my battery tender plug as a power point?
I'm going the liner route...if I ever get them I will let you know.
Ordered the 23rd, still BO'd from Gerbings.
Sean
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I'm going the liner route...if I ever get them I will let you know.
Ordered the 23rd, still BO'd from Gerbings.
Sean
Thx.
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Guess, at a minimum, I'm gonna hafta get some heated gloves. My fingers hurt for three hours after I got to work this morning. 21 degrees. Rest of me was fine. Suggestions for just gloves? Can I use my battery tender plug as a power point?
Until you get the heated gloves, you could do what I've resorted to on those temp. days: stuff a heat pac in the top of each winter gauntlet and it'll last for a decent ride. :) I hate cold fingers and toes. :nervous: aaaargh. :drink: spyder
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Until you get the heated gloves, you could do what I've resorted to on those temp. days: stuff a heat pac in the top of each winter gauntlet and it'll last for a decent ride. :) I hate cold fingers and toes. :nervous: aaaargh. :drink: spyder
Hadn't thought of that........and we gotta gang of them things around here somewhere. Wonder if they've ruint? Anyway, I see how that might take the chill off the fingertips. Even after running my fingers under cool water, they still hurt.
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Hadn't thought of that........and we gotta gang of them things around here somewhere. Wonder if they've ruint? Anyway, I see how that might take the chill off the fingertips. Even after running my fingers under cool water, they still hurt.
No need for that. Try the heat pacs, but you might want a glove liner between your skin and the heat pac as they get kinda hot in one place. Works good in your boots also. I go thru a lot of 'em... ;)....might ought to spring for the heated gloves... :-[....been talking about it for awhile now. har! :drink: spyder
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I think it's easiest to just hook a permanent connection to your battery. I got the TourMaster Synergy gloves and jacket. I paid $260 total. I think the gloves list for about $129 and I know I got them for less in my combined total. They come with their own controller included in the price with high, low, and medium settings. They have a good size gauntlet and then an additional gauntlet that pulls out of the gauntlet that you can drawstring tight if you want. I normally wear XL in gloves, but with these I needed to go to XXXL with these. It's best to find a place that you can try them on to make sure you are getting the correct size. If I would have ordered these online, I would have ordered XL and ended up with gloves that I couldn't get on my hands.
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No need for that. Try the heat pacs, but you might want a glove liner between your skin and the heat pac as they get kinda hot in one place. Works good in your boots also. I go thru a lot of 'em... ;)....might ought to spring for the heated gloves... :-[....been talking about it for awhile now. har! :drink: spyder
That's what I'm thinkin'..........as long as heated gloves don't an ugly exposed connector. Just gotta find a set I like.
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I think it's easiest to just hook a permanent connection to your battery. I got the TourMaster Synergy gloves and jacket. I paid $260 total. I think the gloves list for about $129 and I know I got them for less in my combined total. They come with their own controller included in the price with high, low, and medium settings. They have a good size gauntlet and then an additional gauntlet that pulls out of the gauntlet that you can drawstring tight if you want. I normally wear XL in gloves, but with these I needed to go to XXXL with these. It's best to find a place that you can try them on to make sure you are getting the correct size. If I would have ordered these online, I would have ordered XL and ended up with gloves that I couldn't get on my hands.
hehehehehe...........wonder where they're made? ::)
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I have my jack coming out the left side right where the tank and seat and engine heat deflector meet. When I'm not using it, I tuck it right back under the seat edge and you can't see it. With just the gloves, I'm not sure which side would be best to come out of, but again, it only takes me a second to hide it back away. I don't even have to look at it to put it back out of sight.
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I have my jack coming out the left side right where the tank and seat and engine heat deflector meet. When I'm not using it, I tuck it right back under the seat edge and you can't see it. With just the gloves, I'm not sure which side would be best to come out of, but again, it only takes me a second to hide it back away. I don't even have to look at it to put it back out of sight.
As long as the connector can be hidden, I'm fine with it, but when it sticks out, it just screams "hey........I'm really f$%*in' up the look of what could be a totally awesome looking machine." :o
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I don't get concerned one bit about where they were made when my hands are warm. I actually thought they were US made, but that may just be where the company is located. I can't find anything on their website to substantiate it and I'm too lazy to walk down the steps to look at the tags.
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it just screams "hey........I'm really f$%*in' up the look of what could be a totally awesome looking machine." :o
O chit
Now I gotta go hide mine.
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As long as the connector can be hidden, I'm fine with it, but when it sticks out, it just screams "hey........I'm really f$%*in' up the look of what could be a totally awesome looking machine." :o
Oh good! Someone as screwy as I am. Keep me apprised as to what you end up with.. :cool26: :idea3: :idea:....har! spyder
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I don't get concerned one bit about where they were made when my hands are warm. I actually thought they were US made, but that may just be where the company is located. I can't find anything on their website to substantiate it and I'm too lazy to walk down the steps to look at the tags.
No biggie, man. I wouldn't worry about it either. Point was that some stuff made left of the IDL tends to run..............smallish. :2vrolijk_21:
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Oh good! Someone as screwy as I am. Keep me apprised as to what you end up with.. :cool26: :idea3: :idea:....har! spyder
hehehehehe. Spydy, I think pretty much have the market cornered around here as being one who could use some long term anti-psychotics via IV. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: I thought we had one of them head shrinkers in our midst. We do, don't we? One of my personalities says we do.........at least that's what I just told myself........I think. :huepfenlol2:
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Okay, I just checked and the controller was made in China. Didn't find anything on the coat or gloves. Anyway, here's a pic of the wire that's hooked direct to the battery and then I'll show one with it hidden away.
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Here's a pic with the wire tucked up under the seat. Presto! Gone.
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O chit
Now I gotta go hide mine.
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I KNEW you were gonna trapse out to the garage after I wrote that, Chip. Can't have the other bikes making fun of the one whose pigtail is sticking out. :huepfenlol2:
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Here's a pic with the wire tucked up under the seat. Presto! Gone.
AWESOME! Works for me. Thanks for the pix.
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All of the other CVO's used to laugh and call him names...NAW...can't have that goin' on here.
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AWESOME! Works for me. Thanks for the pix.
It's gonna be harder w/o the heat deflectors. :-\ spyder
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Heat deflectors don't matter at all. It comes out from under the seat and you tuck it back under the seat. Once you hook to the battery, wire tie the cable somewhere up there under the seat so you only have so much cable to pull out and to push back in. Once you've done that, if you short changed yourself with the cable at all, you can still pull on it firmly and pull some more through the wire tie. So what I am saying is to initially go with the exposed cable to the short side and if you need more, you can pull some more through. That's what I did anyway and it worked.
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It's gonna be harder w/o the heat deflectors. :-\ spyder
Good point Spyd......which is why I'm likin' the battery tender pigtail. It's there already, and it's blended with the rest of the harnessing.
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Chit.........time to go. D00d's here. :huepfenlol2:
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If you use the battery tender plug, it's going to be a lot more difficult every time you get off the bike to unplug it. With mine, I just reach between my legs to quickly unplug it before I get off my bike. If you get off your bike to the left side, which I think most people tend to do, you have to make your way around to the right side of the bike to unplug it, and vice versa when you are getting on the bike. That sounds like some additional wire needed also. I still think a quick hook up direct to the + and - on the battery is the real easy route to go and very convenient afterward.
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If you use the battery tender plug, it's going to be a lot more difficult every time you get off the bike to unplug it. With mine, I just reach between my legs to quickly unplug it before I get off my bike. If you get off your bike to the left side, which I think most people tend to do, you have to make your way around to the right side of the bike to unplug it, and vice versa when you are getting on the bike. That sounds like some additional wire needed also. I still think a quick hook up direct to the + and - on the battery is the real easy route to go and very convenient afterward.
I thin I could make it work. Depending on where I am, and the situation, I'll get off on the right. Long legs help. :huepfenlol2:
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I don't think I could get off the bike to the right side if I had to.
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I don't think I could get off the bike to the right side if I had to.
Could be a 'skill' to learn. ;) har! spyder
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I don't think I could get off the bike to the right side if I had to.
Truth be told, I normally get on on the left, since the force helps me get the bike off the jiffy stand...........and I get off on the right. Don't know why. Just do, most of the time. Probably because Renea is standing on the left, and I don't want to bump into her. :nixweiss: One of them things I guess.
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Could be a 'skill' to learn. ;) har! spyder
Yessir.
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No...I refuse to go down to the garage and try this. :nixweiss:
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No...I refuse to go down to the garage and try this. :nixweiss:
Aw............Come on, my friend. It'll be good for ya to learn something new. :2vrolijk_21:
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I'm not going down these steps one more time tonight...unless it involves food or alcohol.
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Now see what you did...you got me thinking about food. I'm gonna go eat something now.
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Good point Spyd......which is why I'm likin' the battery tender pigtail. It's there already, and it's blended with the rest of the harnessing.
I have a tender on the right, and my clothing hookup on the left. Found out the other day, you cannot put a battery charger on the switched power from the tree... Works for me since I back my bike into the garage and power is on the right hand side.
Also done to avoid confusion, I left the plug there for clothes, and ran a new drop directly off the batt, no fuse to the right. Using the SAE rubber plugs for now, and am not thrilled with them. When I get my glove liners, I am going the BMW socket route.
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Gerbing actually called me back, a week later. They're offering a $100 credit for my unused older version of the G3's. They list for $169, but we paid $135. They charge $169 for the new ones. So my net add's another hundred bucks or so. Not the fairest offer, but can't get new gloves for a hundred bucks, so I'll go along. I ordered the jacket liner from them too so I have recourse with them. Very different dealing with them vs. if you bought from one of their dealers. So buyer beware. If ya want discounts and buy elsewhere, you'll be treated by the differently than if you pay list and order directly from them. ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Thanks for the advice so far you guys, it's have been a big help. Anybody have any input on the heated sox? I have the HD/Gerbing top, pants and gloves but my feet froze while I was out testing the suit. Wondering on comfort and sizing on the socks as I hate to have lumpy crap in my footwear. I like everything about the suit except putting the last glove on to make sure everything is tucked in. We definitely need to come up with a better way to have access to the controllers. Opening up the jacket while I'm on the highway to fumble with the switches with gloves on just doesn't cut it for me. I wired the extra feed to my Polaris Sportsman so I can use the suit to stay toasty while I plow my measly 1,800 foot dirt driveway. Now I just need to get a radio working on that 11 year old ATV.
Ray G.
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Gerbing actually called me back, a week later. They're offering a $100 credit for my unused older version of the G3's. They list for $169, but we paid $135. They charge $169 for the new ones. So my net add's another hundred bucks or so. Not the fairest offer, but can't get new gloves for a hundred bucks, so I'll go along. I ordered the jacket liner from them too so I have recourse with them. Very different dealing with them vs. if you bought from one of their dealers. So buyer beware. If ya want discounts and buy elsewhere, you'll be treated by the differently than if you pay list and order directly from them. ;)
Hoist! 8)
Sounds kind of like Corbin. While I and others who have delt with Corbin directly get great customer service, that's not always the case for those who have gone through a retailer. :nixweiss: Not my experience, just an observation.
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Ordered my Gerbing jacket and dual controller Wednesday. Got the Gerbing glove liners and a couple pair of great soft leather gauntlets (one size up so I can switch colors) from my new buddy at Windrider
http://cgi.ebay.com/DEERSKIN-MOTORCYCLE-GAUNTLET-LEATHER-GLOVES_W0QQitemZ300271088972QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2994QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 (http://cgi.ebay.com/DEERSKIN-MOTORCYCLE-GAUNTLET-LEATHER-GLOVES_W0QQitemZ300271088972QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2994QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262)
Got the BMW socket and doing some mods to the socket to get it to fit my bike (see here):
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=27725.0 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=27725.0)
Looking forward to a functional setup.
Thanks for all the advice from members of this forum. Because of feedback here, I went and found the clothing in town to try it on for correct sizing and saved 20% on purchase price due to another members post. The clear choice from the poll was Gerbing. Never afraid to spend a bit more up front for proven quality!
Great site for saving money and spending even more!
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Ordered my Gerbing jacket and dual controller Wednesday. Got the Gerbing glove liners and a couple pair of great soft leather gauntlets (one size up so I can switch colors) from my new buddy at Windrider
http://cgi.ebay.com/DEERSKIN-MOTORCYCLE-GAUNTLET-LEATHER-GLOVES_W0QQitemZ300271088972QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2994QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 (http://cgi.ebay.com/DEERSKIN-MOTORCYCLE-GAUNTLET-LEATHER-GLOVES_W0QQitemZ300271088972QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2994QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262)
Got the BMW socket and doing some mods to the socket to get it to fit my bike (see here):
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=27725.0 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=27725.0)
Looking forward to a functional setup.
Thanks for all the advice from members of this forum. Because of feedback here, I went and found the clothing in town to try it on for correct sizing and saved 20% on purchase price due to another members post. The clear choice from the poll was Gerbing. Never afraid to spend a bit more up front for proven quality!
Great site for saving money and spending even more!
I've done the same on my SEEG and on both of Terrie's Dynas and now her new Street Glide (here's a couple of photos)...... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=4561.msg63192#msg63192 They really are easier to deal with than the little plugs that take both hands.
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If you use the battery tender plug, it's going to be a lot more difficult every time you get off the bike to unplug it. With mine, I just reach between my legs to quickly unplug it before I get off my bike. If you get off your bike to the left side, which I think most people tend to do, you have to make your way around to the right side of the bike to unplug it, and vice versa when you are getting on the bike. That sounds like some additional wire needed also. I still think a quick hook up direct to the + and - on the battery is the real easy route to go and very convenient afterward.
I Ordered through Chicago Harley with their discount, and it took 7 days to get via Fedx. just received my jacket liner,gloves, and dual controller. As is my bad habit, I go through manuals front to back, at least the English parts. The manual says NOT to use the pigtail and to wire directly to battery, basically setting up a separate circuit for the clothes. Why is the pigtail a no-no? Seems convenient enough. Any ideas?
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I Ordered through Chicago Harley with their discount, and it took 7 days to get via Fedx. just received my jacket liner,gloves, and dual controller. As is my bad habit, I go through manuals front to back, at least the English parts. The manual says NOT to use the pigtail and to wire directly to battery, basically setting up a separate circuit for the clothes. Why is the pigtail a no-no? Seems convenient enough. Any ideas?
The wiring harness they gave you is fused and the pigtail is not. Any malfunction with wiring and you either blow a fuse or set the jacket on fire, your choice. :nixweiss:
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Hunter - is there a problem running a battery charger back through the Gerbing harness? I have a adapter that goes from the battery tender end to the BMW end but don't want to screw up the Gerbing connection.
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Hunter - is there a problem running a battery charger back through the Gerbing harness? I have a adapter that goes from the battery tender end to the BMW end but don't want to screw up the Gerbing connection.
No problem. You can connect a charger to fused harness, you just cannot connect a charger to switched harness. Gerbing' connection has a 15A fuse which is good enough for B. tender.
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I wish someone would make a heated gear connector like Apple laptop charger with a magnetic hookup, just get off the bike and walk away ... :confused5:
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I wish someone would make a heated gear connector like Apple laptop charger with a magnetic hookup, just get off the bike and walk away ... :confused5:
It would probably 'mal-function' and burn your house to the ground. :nervous: spyder
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Does anyone here have any opinions, pro/cons, on First Gear Heated clothing. I found a local Sacramento shop that carries a wide selection. The quality seems to be very good, the sizes are perfect fit and they have a 15% off sale through December. I'm leaning towards two sets of Jacket/Pant liner and thought best to check here first.
thanks
sporty
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Does anyone here have any opinions, pro/cons, on First Gear Heated clothing. I found a local Sacramento shop that carries a wide selection. The quality seems to be very good, the sizes are perfect fit and they have a 15% off sale through December. I'm leaning towards two sets of Jacket/Pant liner and thought best to check here first.
thanks
sporty
there are Gerbings sales going for 20%... I have gone to all Gerbings - can't imagine getting anything better. Have the liner and gloves with the dual controller...
Sean
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there are Gerbings sales going for 20%... I have gone to all Gerbings - can't imagine getting anything better. Have the liner and gloves with the dual controller...
Sean
I couldn't pass up the deal on the First Gear stuff. Got the 90-watt jacket liner, 65-watt pant liner and dual controller for $435. I checked out many reviews on the First Gear stuff and they get high remarks across the board. Very good material quality also. I plan on adapting to the BMW socket arrangement as other here have done. Cant wait to get all this stuff in and set up,, it's been a little bury out there lately.
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Gerbing actually called me back, a week later. They're offering a $100 credit for my unused older version of the G3's. They list for $169, but we paid $135. They charge $169 for the new ones. So my net add's another hundred bucks or so. Not the fairest offer, but can't get new gloves for a hundred bucks, so I'll go along. I ordered the jacket liner from them too so I have recourse with them. Very different dealing with them vs. if you bought from one of their dealers. So buyer beware. If ya want discounts and buy elsewhere, you'll be treated by the differently than if you pay list and order directly from them. ;)
Hoist! 8)
Well it took from 11/21 til today to get the gloves and liner from Gerbing. The new G3's seem much better and have larger gauntlets than the previous version I hated. Hopefully these will feel right for me. Their liner sizing tables need to get redone too. I measured myself while on the phone ordering from them, and went thru all the sizing with them while on the phone. The liner is WAY too small, even though it was in accordance with their sizing guide. I now have to return it, and they'll send out a larger one after they receive this one back. ::)
So all in all, go to a store to buy your heated gear. Don't go thru all the BS I just did to get a stupid set of gloves and a liner. It's not worth all the BS. Go to a store, pick what you want, try it on and MAKE SURE IT FITS, and buy it. I went thru way too much grief just to get this stuff. Definitely not worth it, nor are they the easiest to deal with. I thought I was on the phone with Corbin!!! :nixweiss:
Hoist! 8)
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Well it took from 11/21 til today to get the gloves and liner from Gerbing. The new G3's seem much better and have larger gauntlets than the previous version I hated. Hopefully these will feel right for me. Their liner sizing tables need to get redone too. I measured myself while on the phone ordering from them, and went thru all the sizing with them while on the phone. The liner is WAY too small, even though it was in accordance with their sizing guide. I now have to return it, and they'll send out a larger one after they receive this one back. ::)
So all in all, go to a store to buy your heated gear. Don't go thru all the BS I just did to get a stupid set of gloves and a liner. It's not worth all the BS. Go to a store, pick what you want, try it on and MAKE SURE IT FITS, and buy it. I went thru way too much grief just to get this stuff. Definitely not worth it, nor are they the easiest to deal with. I thought I was on the phone with Corbin!!! :nixweiss:
Hoist! 8)
Or once you know the size you need come back home and order it on the internet if you can get a better deal. :2vrolijk_21:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Or once you know the size you need come back home and order it on the internet if you can get a better deal. :2vrolijk_21:
:pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:
If it's worth doing, that works too. BUT TRY THIS CHIT ON FIRST!!! ;)
Hoist! 8)
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Just bought a lthr. jacket from Fox Creek and, of course, it was too small. So, I called them and they put the next size up in the mail before I even returned the 1st one. I had it the next day. Now, that's the way it should go. (unfortunatly, I just noticed in the Vendor Section that I could have gotten a 10% discount as a site member......my bad.) :'( aaaaargh. Nice jacket with armor and lots of 'features'. Already got it soaked and broken in. har! :drink: spyder
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Just bought a lthr. jacket from Fox Creek and, of course, it was too small. So, I called them and they put the next size up in the mail before I even returned the 1st one. I had it the next day. Now, that's the way it should go. (unfortunatly, I just noticed in the Vendor Section that I could have gotten a 10% discount as a site member......my bad.) :'( aaaaargh. Nice jacket with armor and lots of 'features'. Already got it soaked and broken in. har! :drink: spyder
DO NOT EXPECT THAT KINDA SERVICE FROM GERBING'S! ;)
According to UPS, Gerbing's won't receive my liner til 1/5/09. Gerbing's won't ship the new until the old is received, AND IS CHECKED BACK IN BY THEM AT THEIR CONVENIENCE! Unless you wanna pay for another one! And I had to pay the 12 bucks return shipping to boot! Oh well, just gotta get thru this now. But I'd never buy anything from them again, that's fer damn sure!!! STG!!! :smilie_daumenneg:
Hoist! 8)
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Well it took from 11/21 til today to get the gloves and liner from Gerbing. The new G3's seem much better and have larger gauntlets than the previous version I hated. Hopefully these will feel right for me. Their liner sizing tables need to get redone too. I measured myself while on the phone ordering from them, and went thru all the sizing with them while on the phone. The liner is WAY too small, even though it was in accordance with their sizing guide. I now have to return it, and they'll send out a larger one after they receive this one back. ::)
So all in all, go to a store to buy your heated gear. Don't go thru all the BS I just did to get a stupid set of gloves and a liner. It's not worth all the BS. Go to a store, pick what you want, try it on and MAKE SURE IT FITS, and buy it. I went thru way too much grief just to get this stuff. Definitely not worth it, nor are they the easiest to deal with. I thought I was on the phone with Corbin!!! :nixweiss:
Hoist! 8)
Howie, did the same with my liners - got XL and they have stretched to fit me better. Seem REALLY tight at first, now they are spot on.
The liner I got is a bit large, need a sweat shirt over it to really feel the heat. But with my FXRG over it was good in the low 20's this am riding to work.
They are bad about b/o's at Gerbings, but their products are top notch.
Sean
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It would probably 'mal-function' and burn your house to the ground. :nervous: spyder
Or.......not.
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Just bought a lthr. jacket from Fox Creek and, of course, it was too small. So, I called them and they put the next size up in the mail before I even returned the 1st one. I had it the next day. Now, that's the way it should go. (unfortunatly, I just noticed in the Vendor Section that I could have gotten a 10% discount as a site member......my bad.) :'( aaaaargh. Nice jacket with armor and lots of 'features'. Already got it soaked and broken in. har! :drink: spyder
Fox Creek may retro the discount if you ask Spyd ;)
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Fox Creek may retro the discount if you ask Spyd ;)
They already were offering a $25 coupon for future purchases on this deal, so, I don't figure that it was too bad a oversight. As nice as they're stuff is and great customer service.....I'll be doing biz w/ them in the future. Next time, I'll know. :-[ har! :drink: spyder
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They already were offering a $25 coupon for future purchases on this deal, so, I don't figure that it was too bad a oversight. As nice as they're stuff is and great customer service.....I'll be doing biz w/ them in the future. Next time, I'll know. :-[ har! :drink: spyder
I too have had nothing but the best customer service with them. The kind of service that is all but non existent today.
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Went for a ride on New Year's day. It was 24F and I had my G. jacket liner under FXRG leather and gloves. When I got back home an hour later, I was warm except my eye balls were freezing. I rode over 50 miles and didn't see a single bike. I guess not every one likes "The Frosty Balls" ride.
:huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
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Went for a ride on New Year's day. It was 24F and I had my G. jacket liner under FXRG leather and gloves. When I got back home an hour later, I was warm except my eye balls were freezing. I rode over 50 miles and didn't see a single bike. I guess not every one likes "The Frosty Balls" ride.
:huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Hey Hunter, what type boots/socks did you use to keep the feet warm? Might try goggles to keep the eyeballs warmer? ;) har. spyder
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Hey Hunter, what type boots/socks did you use to keep the feet warm? Might try goggles to keep the eyeballs warmer? ;) har. spyder
regular white cotton socks and my hunting boots, Garhartt flan. lined jeans and rain pants.
The glove liners and leather gloves are very bulky, I'd rather have heated gloves and not screwing with liners. :nixweiss:
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I had to share this site, This is a neat web site with all kinds of BMW style power outlet accessories for those converting heated clothing to this preferred method. They even have some neat adapt cables for the Garmin Zumo and I-Pod and other electrical stuff :2vrolijk_21:
I guess it would help if i included the link to the site.. sorry folks.. here it is:
www.easternbeaver.com/
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Nice find thanks :2vrolijk_21:
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Man, what a great site. Thanks for posting it.
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Man, what a great site. Thanks for posting it.
I can tell ya, things add up fast. I placed an order to convert two bikes to the BMW style plugs and spent $114 real quick.. :confused5:
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I can tell ya, things add up fast. I placed an order to convert two bikes to the BMW style plugs and spent $114 real quick.. :confused5:
Sporty.......very close to you, I converted both bikes to BMW style plugs (did mine several years ago). Bought everything I need right there at A&S BMW in Roseville. They actually have a pretty good selection of both Gerbing and of course the BMW stuff. http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=4561.msg63192#msg63192
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Sporty.......very close to you, I converted both bikes to BMW style plugs (did mine several years ago). Bought everything I need right there at A&S BMW in Roseville. They actually have a pretty good selection of both Gerbing and of course the BMW stuff. http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=4561.msg63192#msg63192
Thanks for the lead on A&S, I'm sure I'm going to need something before I'm done with this. I was thinking of converting the cig lighter to a BMW style plug but wondering if there is enough turning clearance when using the plug. Have you tried this? Thanks for posting what you did, that would be my next option.
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Gerbings heat controller - do your lights "light up"?
Mine don't - and I honestly don't notice much from one end of the spectrum to the other when I try to dial the temp up or down on the jacket or the gloves...anyone else had issues with them?
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Gerbings heat controller - do your lights "light up"?
Mine don't - and I honestly don't notice much from one end of the spectrum to the other when I try to dial the temp up or down on the jacket or the gloves...anyone else had issues with them?
Sean, mine work fine. Every now and then I get a big heat wave, but I guess it's related to the regulator that charges the battery.
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Gerbings heat controller - do your lights "light up"?
Mine don't - and I honestly don't notice much from one end of the spectrum to the other when I try to dial the temp up or down on the jacket or the gloves...anyone else had issues with them?
are you sure its on at all?
first time i hooked one up i reused a battery tender connection already on the bike. but didnt account for the extra current draw. poped the fuse as soon as i turned the dial
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are you sure its on at all?
first time i hooked one up i reused a battery tender connection already on the bike. but didnt account for the extra current draw. poped the fuse as soon as i turned the dial
I get heat - but is there a separate fuse for the controller (like in it?)
do notice a huge difference in heat output from my KLR to the SERK - gets much hotter off the SERK.
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I get heat - but is there a separate fuse for the controller (like in it?)
do notice a huge difference in heat output from my KLR to the SERK - gets much hotter off the SERK.
dont think so. know anyone near by you could swap controllers with to test it?
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dont think so. know anyone near by you could swap controllers with to test it?
yeah, just had a friend who just got a jacket, gloves and controller (thanks Hunter - he used the 20% sale also) who I am going to help install his power/pigtail (doesn't even own a drill...), and was going to see what his did before I called Gerbings.
I am betting I have a FUBAR'd controller - seems to be wide open all the time.
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new online discount coupons for Grand Prix Motosports
10% for 1 Gerbings item 1GERB10
15% for 2 Gerbings items 2GERB15
20% for 3 or more items 3GERB20
discounts valid until 2/10 according to website.
http://www.grandprixmotorsports.com/coupon.asp?sid=04089167X1K13K2009J2I28I41JPMQ759R0
Stay Warm!
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yeah, just had a friend who just got a jacket, gloves and controller (thanks Hunter - he used the 20% sale also) who I am going to help install his power/pigtail (doesn't even own a drill...), and was going to see what his did before I called Gerbings.
I am betting I have a FUBAR'd controller - seems to be wide open all the time.
Hey Sean,
You should just give the folks a call at Gerbings. They have great customer service and support. They'll probably have a replacement controller in your hands before you get a chance to check out your buddy's controller.
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Hey Sean,
You should just give the folks a call at Gerbings. They have great customer service and support. They'll probably have a replacement controller in your hands before you get a chance to check out your buddy's controller.
uh oh, Craig.......better hope this is the one post that Hoist misses. :nervous: spyder
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uh oh, Craig.......better hope this is the one post that Hoist misses. :nervous: spyder
HeHe!!! Don't miss much though spyd! ;)
Maybe Craig got good CS there. If you buy directly from Gerbing, they treat you differently than if you buy from a dealer, which I did. Sorry Craig, all I know is I was in hell with their CS regarding brand new stuff. I'm still waiting for them to get the relacement right. I hope I don't have problems with the gear after I get it back. Hate to see what I'll go thru then! :nixweiss:
Hoist! 8)
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Hey Sean,
You should just give the folks a call at Gerbings. They have great customer service and support. They'll probably have a replacement controller in your hands before you get a chance to check out your buddy's controller.
yeah, figured I would give them a call... the registration card is sitting next to me...need to send that in
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HeHe!!! Don't miss much though spyd! ;)
Maybe Craig got good CS there. If you buy directly from Gerbing, they treat you differently than if you buy from a dealer, which I did. Sorry Craig, all I know is I was in hell with their CS regarding brand new stuff. I'm still waiting for them to get the relacement right. I hope I don't have problems with the gear after I get it back. Hate to see what I'll go thru then! :nixweiss:
Hoist! 8)
Gerbing CS is a model for most! I needed a new pigtail adapter and called them...it arrived 4 days later and no charge!
Ride Safe & Warm! :coolblue:
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yeah, figured I would give them a call... the registration card is sitting next to me...need to send that in
so I called them (Gerbings) and got Tina, she quickly informed me I had reversed the polarity on my connector (adapted it from the SAE/Battery Tender)...
Sure enough, lack of attention to detail (was in a bonehead rush). Re-did the coax to SAE adapter and whammo, my lights work. Will be testing it out here next week - going to be cold.
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I have the Tourmaster heated jacket and gloves. I went to show someone the jacket this weekend and noticed that the wires that hook to the controller had pulled through the jacket. There was a grommet on the jacket that was supposed to keep the wires from pulling out and the grommet and all pulled out. I could see that this was something that could easily be sewn back inside without ever being visible, so I took the jacket back where I purchased it, since I know they do things like leather repair and sewing patches on, etc. As soon as I showed it to them and asked if they could fix this, they just told to see if there was another one in my size and they will deal with TourMaster. So, they just gave me a new one. There's the best reason for me to buy my gear where I did...excellent service. I had figured that they would either fix it for nothing or very little, or tell me that it would need sent to the manufacturer. I didn't for any reason expect them to replace it for me with no questions asked. Then, while I was there, I saw the guy who originally sold the heated gear to me. He asked how it was working for me, and when I told him what happened, he told me to go grab a new one in my size. I told him we already had that taken care of. So it wasn't just one employee with the right attitude. I really like shopping there. M&M Leather in Greensburg, PA. They've got my recommendation.
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Dave, do they have a website?
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check here:
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/home.php?cat=59 (http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/home.php?cat=59)
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Dave, do they have a website?
http://www.mmleatheronline.com/ (http://www.mmleatheronline.com/) Not the greatest of websites, since they have so much more in the store. A great place to walk into and shop. Plus, I can't beat their discount anywhere.
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I have the Tourmaster heated jacket and gloves. I went to show someone the jacket this weekend and noticed that the wires that hook to the controller had pulled through the jacket. There was a grommet on the jacket that was supposed to keep the wires from pulling out and the grommet and all pulled out. I could see that this was something that could easily be sewn back inside without ever being visible, so I took the jacket back where I purchased it, since I know they do things like leather repair and sewing patches on, etc. As soon as I showed it to them and asked if they could fix this, they just told to see if there was another one in my size and they will deal with TourMaster. So, they just gave me a new one. There's the best reason for me to buy my gear where I did...excellent service. I had figured that they would either fix it for nothing or very little, or tell me that it would need sent to the manufacturer. I didn't for any reason expect them to replace it for me with no questions asked. Then, while I was there, I saw the guy who originally sold the heated gear to me. He asked how it was working for me, and when I told him what happened, he told me to go grab a new one in my size. I told him we already had that taken care of. So it wasn't just one employee with the right attitude. I really like shopping there. M&M Leather in Greensburg, PA. They've got my recommendation.
Can't beat that for service.
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Ok all you Gerbing fans, question, while browsing H-D site I see the heated jacket/pants liners et al. ran the item number through Chicago H-D and see that they are $132.00 ea. Now I know Gerbing makes these for H-D and gerbings listed at $199.00. Whats the difference or can i get straight Gerbings at big discount.
These are all going to be used under the new FXRG outfit.
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Well, my 2nd Tourmaster jacket this year stopped working a few days ago. I haven't figured out what caused it. It just stopped working while I was riding down the road. They have an in-line fuse that I haven't checked, but the controller still lights up, so I figured I wouldn't get any power at all if the fuse blew. Anybody have a different thought on that? Could it still be getting enough power to light the controller, but not enough to heat the jacket? I thought that fuse would cut the power altogether.
Either way, I called where I bought it and again, with no questions other than what size, I was told to bring it in for a replacement. She told me she'll have one in my size there for me by Monday or Tuesday. When I complimented her on how good they were to deal with on this, she said, "Hey, you have a 3 yr warranty with Tourmaster and there's no use playing around. Ultimately, if there is something wrong, it's going to need replaced, so why not just get that out of the way". They have a pretty good attitude there.